Hare & Hounds by BubbaJoe

The classic Hare & Hounds strategy board game dating from the 1300's. Play against the computer or pass-and-play with a friend.

Alternate names:
In France: The Soldier's Game, French Military Game
In Denmark: Haretavl
In Sweden: Valpleken, Volpalejden, Hare och hund, Trevolpa

Other names it has been called or published under:
1 Contra 4
Catch the Alien
Game of Dwarfs
Jeu militaire
Pumpkin Hunter
Rodent Roundup
The Devil Among Tailors


How To Play
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The hounds attempt to trap the hare without letting it sneak past them.

The hounds must trap the hare within 30 moves or they lose.

The first move is by the hare. They start by placing their piece anywhere on the board. After that, it can move a single space in any direction along the lines.

The hounds may only move forward or sideways.

The game is over when the hare makes it past the hounds, if the hounds succesfully trap the hare, or after 30 moves.

If the hounds play perfectly, they should always win. But it's harder than you'd think. Show More